How far is Salem, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Salem, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Posey Township, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Jeffersonville.
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Start on County Road 250 South
2 m · 2 sec · County Road 250 South
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Turn right onto County Road 200 East
2671 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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Continue on County Road 200 South
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 200 South
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1725 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on College Corner Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · College Corner Pike
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Continue on West Church Street
1033 ft · 17 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West High Street
893 ft · 22 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Millville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road
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Continue on Millville Oxford Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Millville Oxford Road
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1748 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Millville Ross Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Millville Ross Road
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Take the exit right toward I 275 West: Indianapolis
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
22.9 mi · 28 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
77.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
2259 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge
2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
1557 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Avenue
2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street
29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Jeffersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
77.3 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Patriot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Salem and 66.9 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Patriot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patriot.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.93 km).
#1 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.22 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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